Berlin, Sept 24, 2026 (AFP) - Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host summer Olympics

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Berlin on Thursday confirmed its withdrawal from the race be part of Germany's bid to host the summer Olympics and Paralympics, leaving only Munich and the western Rhine/Ruhr region as potential hosts. The Berlin senate confirmed the withdrawal at a press conference in the German capital on Thursday, a day after reports emerged the city would no longer take part. "Today is a sad day for Berlin, because the Olympic and Paralympic Games would have......

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